Local artists and illustrators express their wild side in an animal themed group exhibition opening on Wednesday the 23^rd of September at Pixel Ink Gallery.

The exhibition titled ‘Animalia’ features original artworks inspired by the Animal Kingdom.

Local artists and illustrators express their wild side in an animal themed group exhibition opening on Wednesday the 23^rd of September at Pixel Ink Gallery.

The exhibition titled ‘Animalia’ features original artworks inspired by the Animal Kingdom.

Dogs, cats, sea horses, leopards, crocodiles, insects, pelicans, herons, elephants, snakes, rabbits and eagles are among the inventory of this art menagerie.

“There is a good mix of creatures with some artworks featuring human counterparts in figurative, abstract or surrealist styles,” says gallery director Rosalind Clark.

Clark said artists were free to create works within their medium of choice.

The artworks exhibited include oil, acrylic, photographic, aerosol, pencil and watercolour.

“Artworks range from the cute and cuddly to the bizarre and obscure – a ruckus of beasts with creatures great and small – powerful and enchanting,” says Clark.

Artists nationwide were invited to submit artworks for the group exhibition.

Ten Wellington artists and one Dunedin artist will show their works created for the show.

Animalia is the third group exhibition at Pixel Ink Gallery.

Exhibition details:

Animalia – Group Exhibition – Rosalind Clark, Rachel Walker, KIRAN-X, Miss Mica Still, Jinx in the Sky, Debby Allen, Susanna Fookes, Rosalind Atkinson, Rebecca Robinson, Lauren McGrath & Andy McCready.

Runs from 23 September – 11 October 2009

Opening night: Wednesday 23 September 5.30 – 7.30pm

Admission FREE.